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Public investment budget disbursement has surpassed the target by three percentage points for the 10 months through July, according to the Comptroller-General’s Department.From October 2018 to July this year, state agencies have taken out 442 billion baht of the 553 billion in the investment budget ...

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has urged Thai universities to join with overseas counterparts and the business sector in efforts to meet the huge demand for skilled workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).Keep reading ...

With the circular economy model moving from buzz to business and trade strategy, the Commerce Ministry has pledged to beef up promotion and campaigns for the circular economy to reduce waste and increase value-added production.Keep reading ...

The Thai justice minister is insisting that draft legislation for civil partnerships of same-sex couples won’t be rushed and that the department is waiting for public feedback on the proposal.Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin says the process will take time as it requires “careful deliberation to ...

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has joined hands with private companies with the expertise in digital technology to mentor SMEs on digitization, in order to better prepare themselves for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) and to enhance their competitiveness.Keep watching ...

The Government Spokesperson has reiterated the state welfare card program contributes to the stabilization of the Thai economy, directly helps members of the public, and stimulates public spending.Keep watching ...

The death of baby dugong Mariam, which was found to be caused from problems associated with plastic bags blocking her digestive system, has brought about renewed calls for stricter control, or a complete ban, on the use of single-use plastic bags.Marine scientist, and vice dean ...

The Mekong River is a lifeline to many communities in Southeast Asia. But an ongoing drought and dozens of hydroelectric power plants are lowering water levels and damaging a fragile ecosystem.The Mekong River, a critical waterway for six countries in Southeast Asia, is registering critically ...

Human rights advocates are urging the government to keep up its efforts to tackle human trafficking and exploitation following its successes in improving Thailand’s international standing on the issue.Keep reading ...

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has urged Thai universities to join with overseas counterparts and the business sector in efforts to meet the huge demand for skilled workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).Keep reading ...